San Francisco 49ers' Brock Purdy among finalists for NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year

Jeremy Cluff, Arizona Republic

January 25, 2023 at 3:56 PM·3 min read

Brock Purdy's standout rookie season with the San Francisco 49ers could end with a major award: NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year.

The NFL announced the finalists for its awards on Wednesday and the former Arizona high school standout is among the three finalists for the award recognizing the top first-year player on offense.

The other finalists are Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III and New York Jets wide receiver Garrett Wilson.

Purdy being a finalist for the award might be controversial to some — he started just five regular-season games after all — but the quarterback went 5-0 in those starts to help the 49ers roll into the NFL postseason.

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He was the No. 262 pick in the 2022 NFL draft, the last person selected, but became the 49ers' starter after injuries to Trey Lance and Jimmy Garoppolo.

Purdy threw for 1,098 yards and 11 touchdowns in his five regular season starts, also running for a touchdown.

He completed 68.5% of his pass attempts.

Wilson had 83 catches for 1,103 yards receiving and four touchdowns for the season.

Walker III had 1,050 rushing yards and nine rushing touchdowns.

Who is Brock Purdy?:49ers QB rises from Arizona, Iowa State to brink of Super Bowl

NFL Honors Offense Rookie of the Year Finalists

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The NFL will announce the winner of the award on Feb. 9, when it also announces the winners of its other awards for the season.

Of course Purdy still has his sights set on earning some other hardware at the end of the season.

His team is one win away from a Super Bowl appearance and two wins away from a Super Bowl trophy. He isn't out of the running to end his rookie campaign with a Super Bowl MVP trophy, either.

'Seen that before': Former Perry QB Brock Purdy's sudden 49ers success no surprise

The San Francisco 49ers' Brock Purdy is a finalist for NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year.

NFL regular-season award finalists:

Most Valuable Player

Patrick Mahomes, quarterback, Kansas City Chiefs
Jalen Hurts, quarterback, Philadelphia Eagles
Joe Burrow, quarterback, Cincinnati Bengals
Justin Jefferson, wide receiver, Minnesota Vikings
Josh Allen, quarterback, Buffalo Bills

Offensive Rookie of the Year

Brock Purdy, quarterback, San Francisco 49ers
Kenneth Walker, III, running back, Seattle Seahawks
Garrett Wilson, wide receiver, New York Jets

Defensive Rookie of the Year

Aiden Hutchison, defensive end, Detroit Lions
Ahmad Gardner, cornerback, New York Jets
Tariq Woolen, cornerback, Seattle Seahawks

Coach of the Year

Brian Daboll, New York Giants
Sean McDermott, Buffalo Bills
Doug Pederson, Jacksonville Jaguars
Kyle Shanahan, San Francisco 49ers
Nick Sirianni, Philadelphia Eagles

Assistant Coach of the Year

Ben Johnson, offensive coordinator, Detroit Lions
DeMeco Ryans, defensive coordinator, San Francisco 49ers
Shane Steichen, offensive coordinator, Philadelphia Eagles

Offensive Player of the Year

Tyreek Hill, wide receiver, Miami Dolphins
Jalen Hurts, quarterback. Philadelphia Eagles
Justin Jefferson, wide receiver, Minnesota Vikings
Patrick Mahomes, quarterback, Kansas City Chiefs

Defensive Player of the Year

Nick Bosa, defensive end, San Francisco 49ers
Chris Jones, defensive tackle, Kansas City Chiefs
Micah Parsons, linebacker, Dallas Cowboys

Comeback Player of the Year

Saquon Barkley, running back, New York Giants
Christian McCaffrey, running back, San Francisco 49ers
Geno Smith, quarterback, Seattle Seahawks

NFL playoff picks: NFC Championship Game: 49ers vs. Eagles | AFC Championship Game: Bengals vs. Chiefs | The Republic's predictions

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